Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Day 4 - Page 1 of 3

"Over 200 electrical crews came to help! Some people were without heat and power for days or weeks even."

Historic Hallowell - Train Wreck Poem

"… named Kevin All at once with a groan Three train cars jumped alone Two cars stayed nearby The third however wanted to fly Into the library with a…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Comparisons

"… people were told to stay indoors and line crews had to clean up the mess. Written By Nate Stahlnecker Disaster Comparer This ice storm is…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"… cars, 25 baggage, mail or express cars, 645 box cars, 474 platform cars, and 40 service cars). The company either owned or leased almost 355 miles…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"Santa and crew ready to cut tree, Presque Isle, 1953Presque Isle Historical Society Various crew members including Santa wait for the cutting…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"There were many crews working in the woods in the winter. In 1902, the Standard Veneer Company (owned by Warren Trafton and Allen Quimby) purchased…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… abutments had been swept away, only to have the crew work harder and persevere until completion in 1954."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"The crew wisely halted and prepared to abandon work for the day. The Narrows and bridge construction, Lubec, 1961 Lubec Historical Society…"

Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines

"The public utilities were destroyed and repair crews worked throughout the night restoring services."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… was a close-knit community.” Steamboat crew, ca. 1910Swan's Island Historical Society As population and commerce increased, so did the need…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"He worked as a water boy for the construction crew of the European and North American Railroad. Upon the death of his father, Arthur headed west to…"